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37 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 21 Critics What's this?

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6.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Starring: Haley Joel Osment
  • Summary: The story of how eager young fan Beary Barrington can convince the bitter ex-members of the rock band "The Country Bears" to put aside their differences and perform a benefit concert to save Country Bear Hall, the legendary venue where the band got its start. (Disney)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 21
  3. Negative: 7 out of 21
  1. New Times (L.A.)
    Reviewed by: Luke Y. Thompson
    70
    This film is just too damn weird to pass up, and for the blacklight crowd, way cheaper (and better) than Pink Floyd tickets.
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  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    50
    It's hard to figure who the movie is intended for. In shape and purpose, it's like a G-rated version of "This Is Spinal Tap," but will its wee target audience understand the joke?
  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Reilly Capps
    38
    The music and the stars aren't enough to save the movie.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. PeteG.
    8
    I actaully enjoyed it and the music - mostly John Hiatt is fun. I watch it now and then with my two youngnboys and we get a kick out of it.
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  2. TheresaS.
    6
    While I found it entertaining, my 4 year old can't get enough. We ran into it on the Disney Channel and I've spent about a week trying to find a copy for her. I ended up ordering it from the local bookstore. Like another reader stated, my daughter would give this her version of an Oscar!… Expand
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